Mooloo's Announce Their Team to go Shark Hunting
23rd September 2010 10:00AM
Waikato coach Chris Gibbes announced his side for round nine of the ITM Cup season today.
"Tasman are a team that have been playing good footy. They love to attack so we need to make out tackles count and their work around the breakdown is something we have to pay special attention to this week" said Gibbes.
The changes to the tight forwards this week include Ben May coming into the starting line-up in the number 1 jersey and Romana Graham starting at lock.
In the loose forwards this week, flankers Liam Messam and Jack Lam team up with Alex Bradley in the number 8 jersey.
The Waikato backline welcomes back Stephen Donald to the number 10 jersey along with Henry Speight coming off the bench to replace Dwayne Sweeney who sustained an injury to his ribs at the Southland game.
"Stephen Donald returns to the starting line-up after his game off the bench last week and he is looking forward to his opportunity. We are very lucky to have the quality of first five-eighths in the squad and this week it's Stephen's turn to start," commented Gibbes.
Waikato takes on Tasman in week nine of the ITM Cup at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Saturday 25th September. Kickoff is 7.35pm.
The Waikato team is
1. Ben May
2. Aled de Malmanche
3. Nathan White (Captain)
4. Romana Graham
5. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
6. Liam Messam
7. Jack Lam
8. Alex Bradley
9. Brendon Leonard (Vice Captain)
10. Stephen Donald
11. Henry Speight
12. Christian Lealiifano
13. Save Tokula
14. Tim Mikkelson
15. Sosene Anesi
Reserves:
16. Vern Kamo
17. Toby Smith
18. Toby Lynn
19. Zak Hohneck
20. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
21. Trent Renata
22. Sam Christie
Injuries
The following were not considered for selection due to injury: Jackson Willison second five-eight (hamstring injury), Richard Kahui utility back (shoulder), Dwayne Sweeney wing (rib injury), Chris Middleton lock (shoulder injury) and Matt Vant Leven loose forward (calf injury).
